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Need help building ramps

Discussion in 'General Discussion Forum For Non-Auto Topics' started by BlackMagic94, Oct 13, 2011.

  1. BlackMagic94

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    Apr 23, 2003
    I need to build some 12' steel ramps for a 450 quad to go into the back of a M35A2 truck.


    I was thinking 1.5x1.5" Angle steel 3/16 thick as its only 23.50 a 20' stick, the 1/4" thick is 38 a stick and 46 lbs vs 35 lbs for a stick.


    Do you feel that 3/16 is strong enough for sub 1000 lbs divided amoung to ramps?
     
    BlackMagic94, Oct 13, 2011
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  2. revn351

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    Dec 8, 2006
    Need to talk to turbobird on here he built that kick ass snowboard ramp.
     
    revn351, Oct 14, 2011
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  3. TT_05_Stang

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    Jan 13, 2005
    I had aluminum ramps sent to me for less than I could really build them myself. was right around 200, and they hold 1000 lbs each. IIRC they were 10'
     
    TT_05_Stang, Oct 14, 2011
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  4. Turbobird

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    Jan 6, 2004
    If this a ramp your keeping at a location or one you want to take in the truck and drag around with you?
    That was is a differnt kind of ramp lol. Did a bigger one few weeks later
     
    Turbobird, Oct 14, 2011
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  5. BreakDancer

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    Jun 30, 2011
    I think a couple 2 x 10' s and call it done a 450 is not very heavy. If you want to get fancey buy the aluminum ends for seating on the bed.
     
    BreakDancer, Oct 14, 2011
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  6. revn351

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    Dam I read this whole post wrong. :2thumbs:
     
    revn351, Oct 14, 2011
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  7. BreakDancer

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    Jun 30, 2011
    I missed the 12 ft part in that case use the 3/16 angle iron to brace the edges for a good length of the center. Easy cheap and light.
     
    BreakDancer, Oct 14, 2011
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